NHTSA Complaint #11205058 — 2012 KIA SPORTAGE

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11205058
Vehicle 2012 KIA SPORTAGE
Component POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 117,544 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State GA

Consumer Description

ENGINE LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING ON A 4 LANE ROAD.. IT HAS COPPER METAL SHAVINGS IN THE OIL PAN. THIS IS PROBABLY FROM CRANK BEARINGS.

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